UN in Yemen

Founded in 1945, the United Nations (UN) is currently made up of 193 Member States. The mission and work of the UN is guided by the purposes and principles contained in its Founding Charter. The United Nations has been supporting Yemen for 60 years and is working on development, humanitarian and political issues. 

To know more about the various UN entities active in Yemen: Who we are, what we do, where we work, as well as how you can get in touch with us, visit UN in Yemen website.

 

  • 23 Dec 2023 - Following a series of meetings with the parties in Riyadh and Muscat, including with the President of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad al Alimi, and Ansar Allah chief negotiator, Mohammed Abdul Salam, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans...
  • 20 Dec 2023 - The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded a visit to Muscat, Oman. In meetings with senior Omani officials, Grundberg expressed his gratitude for Oman's strong support for the United Nations' mediation efforts in Yemen. The Special Envoy...
  • 19 Dec 2023 - The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, met with the President of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Al Alimi, and Vice President Uthman Mujalli in Riyadh. During the meeting, they discussed next steps towards reaching an agreement on ...
  • 14 Dec 2023 - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Sarhad Fatah of Iraq as Deputy Head of Mission for the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen.  Mr. Fatah succeeds Muin Shreim of the...
  • Photo credit: Office of Prince Khalid Bin Salman

    30 Nov 2023 - The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, met the Saudi Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid Bin Salman, in Riyadh today. They discussed the progress towards an agreement between the parties to...
  • 29 Nov 2023 - The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen Hans Grundberg continued his peace efforts this week in Muscat, Oman. On Tuesday, Grundberg met senior Omani officials and expressed appreciation for Oman’s consistent...
  • 06 Nov 2023 - Amman, 6 November 2023 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, visited Iran and met with Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the Iranian Foreign Minister, and other senior Iranian officials.  They exchanged views on the importance of making progress to advance an agreement on...
  • Photo credit OSESGY/Linnea Hincks

    25 Oct 2023 - The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded a visit to London Yesterday, where he engaged in a series of meetings with Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, the Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and the United Nations, as...
  • General view of Marib. Photo credit OSESGY

    19 Oct 2023 - A delegation from the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen held discussions and consultations with government and military officials, local political and security actors including women, tribal figures, local youth mediators, civil society...
  • 19 Oct 2023 - The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded a visit to Riyadh today where he met senior Yemeni, regional, and international officials and diplomats. Discussions focused on next steps to facilitate an agreement on measures to improve living...

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